Extra words
with meanings and sentences.
1.
Heroism-
bravery
Rana pratap is famous for his heroism.
2.
Struggle-
fight
Gandhiji led the freedom struggle of india.
3.
Awe-
surprise , wonder
Everybody looked at the fireworks shows in awe.
4. Choas- disorder
After the bell rang , there was a choas in the
corridor.
5. Invade- attack
The kingdom was invaded by the enemy army.
6. Summon- call
The witness was summoned by the judge.
7. Honour- respect
We should honour our martyrs.
8.
Fiercely-
bravely
The soldiers fought fiercely.
9.
Battle-
war
Get ready for battle.
10.surrender-
to give up
The soldiers
surrendered in front of the enemy.
B ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS
1 Who
was Moropanth Tambe? Why was he happy?
Ans Moropanth Tambe was a
courtier of the Maratha ruler Bajirao II. He was happy because his wife had
given birth to a girl child called Manikarna.
2 Why did Rani Laxmibai and
Gangadhar Rao adopt a child?
Ans Rani Laxmibai and Gangadhar
Rao lost their son when he was three months old. They decided to adopt a baby
boy to ensure that the kingdom of Jhansi would not pass to the British rulers
in the absence of an heir to the throne.
3 What message did Major
Ellis have for Rani Laxmibai?
Ans Major Ellis brought a
message from the Governor General of India to Rani Laxmibai that the fort of
Jhansi would come under British protection and that she should leave the fort
and live in a palace in the city.
4 Whom did Rani Laxmibai
request for help to fight the British? Did they support her?
Ans The Rani requested Tantia
Tope and Nana Saheb to help her fight the British. They both gave her their
support.
C THINK
AND ANSWER
1 At the beginning of the
play, the sage blessing the infant said that the girl was destined to make
history. Do you think he was right? Give reasons for your answer.
Ans The child grew up to be the
Rani of Jhansi and she fought valiantly against the British for her kingdom and
the people of Jhansi. Although she died at an early age of 23, yet the tales of
her bravery and sacrifice live even today in our hearts. This shows that the
sage was right in predicting her fame.
2 What qualities do you see
in Nana Saheb?
Ans Nana Saheb was a man of his
word. He had promised Manu that if she ever needed him, he would be there.
Years later when Manu needed his help to fight the British, he kept his promise
and helped her. He was a true and loyal friend.
